Question 1

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of these theories states that we are motivated by several needs, but the strongest source is the lowest unsatisfied need?

Accepted Answer

A) Needs hierarchy theory 
B) Equity theory 
C) Learned needs theory 
D) Distributive justice theory 
E) Four-drive theory 
A) Needs hierarchy theory 
B) Equity theory 
C) Learned needs theory 
D) Distributive justice theory 
E) Four-drive theory

Question 3

In four-drive theory, the driveis most closely associated with social identity theory.

Accepted Answer

A) to bond 
B) to defend 
C) for fairness 
D) to acquire 
E) to achieve goals 
A) to bond 
B) to defend 
C) for fairness 
D) to acquire 
E) to achieve goals

Question 4

Which of the following typically provides feedback from more than one source?

Accepted Answer

A) 360-degree feedback report. 
B) Supervisor's quarterly performance review. 
C) Executive coaching session 
D) Electronic display showing number of people waiting for call centre staff to answer their call. 
E) None of the answers apply. 
A) 360-degree feedback report. 
B) Supervisor's quarterly performance review. 
C) Executive coaching session 
D) Electronic display showing number of people waiting for call centre staff to answer their call. 
E) None of the answers apply.

Question 5

One of the most significant discoveries in equity theory research is that people tend to keep the same comparison other throughout their working lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Overreward inequity occurs whenever other people receive less money than you do

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Suppose that you supervise two-dozen sales representatives, covering every region of the country, from your office at company headquarters. Describe a feedback strategy that might improve the performance of these employees with respect to increasing sales to new clients.

Accepted Answer

To answer this question, we must conside

Question 8

One way to increase an employee's E-to-P expectancy regarding a specific task is to increase the person's self-confidence through counselling and coaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Maslow's needs hierarchy theory was dismissed by experts more than three decades ago, yet Maslow's writing has had a lasting and valuable effect by advocating a more holistic and humanistic approach to human motivation. Discuss these two elements and point out how they were applied in Maslow's needs hierarchy theory.

Accepted Answer

Students should describe each of these t

Question 10

Research has found that entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed if they have

Accepted Answer

A) a high need for achievement. 
B) a low existence need. 
C) a high need for personalized power. 
D) a low need for socialized power. 
E) a high need for affiliation. 
A) a high need for achievement. 
B) a low existence need. 
C) a high need for personalized power. 
D) a low need for socialized power. 
E) a high need for affiliation.

Question 11

Which of the following theories suggests that employee motivation is influenced by what other people contribute to and receive from the organization?

Accepted Answer

A) Need theory 
B) Needs-based theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal setting 
E) Expectancy theory 
A) Need theory 
B) Needs-based theory 
C) Equity theory 
D) Goal setting 
E) Expectancy theory

Question 12

Maslow's theory fails to account for the fact that people have different hierarchies

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Behavioural modelling can increase an observer's self-confidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Continuous reinforcement provides the most rapid learning of the targeted behaviour.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Maslow's needs hierarchy explicitly names the following needs EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) belongingness. 
B) safety. 
C) esteem. 
D) power. 
E) self-actualization. 
A) belongingness. 
B) safety. 
C) esteem. 
D) power. 
E) self-actualization.

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values

Which of these theories states that we are motivated by several needs, but the strongest source is the lowest unsatisfied need?

In four-drive theory, the driveis most closely associated with social identity theory.

Which of the following typically provides feedback from more than one source?

One of the most significant discoveries in equity theory research is that people tend to keep the same comparison other throughout their working lives.

Overreward inequity occurs whenever other people receive less money than you do

Suppose that you supervise two-dozen sales representatives, covering every region of the country, from your office at company headquarters. Describe a feedback strategy that might improve the performance of these employees with respect to increasing sales to new clients.

One way to increase an employee's E-to-P expectancy regarding a specific task is to increase the person's self-confidence through counselling and coaching.

Research has found that entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed if they have

Which of the following theories suggests that employee motivation is influenced by what other people contribute to and receive from the organization?

Maslow's theory fails to account for the fact that people have different hierarchies

Behavioural modelling can increase an observer's self-confidence.

Continuous reinforcement provides the most rapid learning of the targeted behaviour.

Maslow's needs hierarchy explicitly names the following needs EXCEPT

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Exam 5: Foundations of Employee Motivation

A person's hierarchy of needs is influenced by his or her values

Which of these theories states that we are motivated by several needs, but the strongest source is the lowest unsatisfied need?

In four-drive theory, the driveis most closely associated with social identity theory.

Which of the following typically provides feedback from more than one source?

One of the most significant discoveries in equity theory research is that people tend to keep the same comparison other throughout their working lives.

Overreward inequity occurs whenever other people receive less money than you do

Suppose that you supervise two-dozen sales representatives, covering every region of the country, from your office at company headquarters. Describe a feedback strategy that might improve the performance of these employees with respect to increasing sales to new clients.

One way to increase an employee's E-to-P expectancy regarding a specific task is to increase the person's self-confidence through counselling and coaching.

Research has found that entrepreneurs are more likely to succeed if they have

Which of the following theories suggests that employee motivation is influenced by what other people contribute to and receive from the organization?

Maslow's theory fails to account for the fact that people have different hierarchies

Behavioural modelling can increase an observer's self-confidence.

Continuous reinforcement provides the most rapid learning of the targeted behaviour.

Maslow's needs hierarchy explicitly names the following needs EXCEPT

Introduction to the Field of Organizational Behaviour

Individual Behaviour

Perceiving Ourselves and Others in Organizations

Workplace Emotions

Applied Performance Practices

Decision Making and Creativity

Team Dynamics

Communicating in Organizations

Power and Influence in the Workplace

Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace

Leadership in Organizational Settings

Designing Organizational Structures

Organizational Culture

Organizational Change

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